We’re looking to recruit an Accredited Financial Investigator to support the Council’s Regulatory Services

The successful candidate will sit within our Trading Standards service. Their primary role will be to undertake financial investigations into cases deemed suitable for investigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), particularly in the areas of Trading Standards, Housing and Planning enforcement. Ensuring that all investigations are conducted to the highest standards and displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills, flexibility in working patterns and practices, successful candidates will play a central role in the delivery of licensing objectives. The successful applicant will also be working closely with our Community Safety Team to assist with investigations.

The post holder’s primary role is to undertake financial investigations but we would welcome applications from candidates with wider enforcement experience in Trading Standards or a similar regulatory service.

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated officer with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services, with relevant qualifications and/or experience.

About Waltham Forest

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is fiercely ambitious. 2019 sees the Council named the first London Borough of Culture with a vast array of planned events for the coming year. We want to make sure each and every one of our residents enjoys a quality life in London. The council has an attractive range of staff benefits:

flexible working options

season ticket and travel card loans

help with managing your finances and access to an employee Credit Union

discounted gym membership at GLL leisure centres in the borough

discount at local bars and restaurants

help with well-being including access to an employee assistance programme

Join our plans for growth

We have a hugely ambitious growth agenda and pride ourselves on being forward thinking and an organisation that sets high expectations. We are working with partners to secure investment in making our borough a better place, are progressing with plans to build 12,000 new homes by 2020, and have an ambitious £5million digital programme, with more investment to come.

Be part of the vision

Our aim is that every single Waltham Forest resident enjoys a good quality life. We have a no-nonsense approach to getting things done and are embarking on a new phase in our transformation where three key priorities will underpin our ‘Creating Futures’ strategy:

Keep Waltham Forest clean and safe

Ensure a decent roof over residents’ heads

Improve residents’ life chances.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form and submit within the given deadline.